Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence given below may have an error. The sentence has been rewritten under answer options (1) to (5), (1) being a restatement of the sentence. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the sentence.

The terrorist's demand that the airline provides a plane will not be met by the deadline.

  1. The terrorist's demand that the airline provides a plane will not be met by the deadline.

  2. The terrorist's demand that the airline should provide a plane will not be met by the deadline.

  3. The terrorist's demand that the airline provides a plane will not be met before the deadline.

  4. The terrorist's demand that the airline provide a plane will not be met by the deadline.

  5. The terrorist's demand that the airline provide a plane will not be met before the deadline.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Error of importance. (4) rectifies the error by deleting 's' in 'provides'.

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